Marsh Pug (Eupithecia pygmaeata, (Hübner, [1799]))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 8-9mm.
Foodplant(s): Field Mouse-ear (Cerastium arvense)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Marshy areas and coastal dunes.

Regional Information

Recorded in 2 (0.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 1959

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 June to 06 June

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